NHS ConfedExpo 2026 Fringe Event – Beyond Palantir: What’s next for the Federated Data Platform?

On June 10th, Medact are hosting an in-person event to complement the 2026 NHS ConfedExpo. Parliamentary discourse is growing around the potential for the break clause in the Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract with Palantir to be triggered in February 2027 (see our briefing published in March – “Concerns Regarding Palantir Technologies and NHS Data Systems“).

With NHS leaders from around the country gathered in one place, it feels necessary to provide a space for discussion around the implications of this significant decision and the importance of patient and public trust in health data systems. We have invited a panel of data and health equity experts to speak and there will be the possibility for questions and discussion.

Speakers:

• Matt Hennessey – Greater Manchester ICB Chief Data and Analytics Officer
• Emma Runswick – British Medical Association Deputy Chair of Council
• Marc Farr – Chair, NHS Chief Analytical Officer’s Network Advisory Board Member, APHA National Data Advisory Group

The event will be hosted at HOME, a short walk from Manchester Central Convention Complex (approx 650m) between 1700-1800. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Please provide an expression of interest as soon as possible using the form below. Spaces are limited and so we will be prioritising people working in the NHS. If you are successful we will follow up with an invitation and further information about the location. If you can’t attend but are interested in the discussion, we will send out a summary of the key themes of the discussion to share.